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    Sandcouch Cafe

    4.5 (122 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Santo's Turkey Melt.
    Steven M.

    I'll be honest here, I kind of wanted to hate this place ever since I almost went a few months back but changed my mind when I saw six people wearing fedoras at a table and wanted nothing to do with that, but here we are, months later giving this place another real shot. My wife and I stopped here a few weekends back for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I enjoyed the food. The ambiance here is pretty generic, white and bright and very copy and paste of a lot of places popping up recently. The staff was super friendly while taking our orders and dropping the food off, which is always appreciated. I ended up ordering the Santo's Turkey Melt which is smoked turkey, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough with a side of french fries. The sandwich was really good and the same can be said for the french fries and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fries given, so thumbs up to that. I forgot what the food costs so I visited the website and for some reason they don't think it's important to put that online, which is pretty darn stupid if you ask me. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience at Sandcouch Cafe and I would visit again in the future thanks to it's convenient location. The food was solid and the staff was friendly, and that's really all I need when ordering a sandwich.

    Lauren X.

    it's a very cute venue with very nice Instagram pictures, although some section of the place looked kinda odd with the positioning plants. It was terrible that today I saw a sign of the restroom cannot be used, which is really outrageous. But this review is just on the food. And for that, it is really five star. It was very well made for the eye and the taste. Service is very friendly and fast and they'll bring your food out to you. There is a nice condiment area so you can help yourself to anything. The seating area is very comfortable and I see some people sitting there pretty much for hours working. It's a very peaceful spot and good food & coffee. What more can you ask for in downtown. It's right across a macaroon place so I can see it doing really well.

    Swiss Ham and Egg Croissant Sandwich
    Noesh H.

    Great cafe centrally located in DTLA. The hot latte and breakfast croissant were really good. Perfect place to work and unwind! They had a lot of great food menu items to choose from. Service was good, no complaints there.

    Menu (3.6.2026)
    Kristin Leigh M.

    What an absolutely amazing place to stumble upon! I've been three times in the past two days. So why four stars and not five? Yikes, when you add milk to the tea, it becomes an $8.15 tea. That's... a bit much. I'll pay for quality loose leaf, but.. almost a tenner? Have also come for lunch; hubby had one of the avocado breakfast burritos and devoured it so quickly. I opted for the Club wrap - the bacon had an amazing flavor to it, which really made the wrap pop (a little bit of spice). The decor is super cute and the overall restaurant is very clean. High marks for that. Don't come if you're on a budget, but if you're OK with splurging a bit, I highly recommend! 2026: 16/100

    Rizza D.

    Order online, picked up on time earlier than the promised time. Always busy place and great food and service .

    Stephanie S.

    I have ordered dine in, to go, and delivery. Food is always delicious, prepared and packaged great. My favorite thing on the menu is the avocado bacon croissant sandwich. Make sure to order it with a side of chipotle aioli sooooo good! Parking sucks but you'll find street parking and parking garage across the street if you are dining in.

    Prosciutto with arugula and fig jam
    Corina A.

    I was looking for a place to have lunch in DTLA and came across Sandcouch Cafe. First impression was there were lots of people dining here and almost every table was taken and a bit loud too. I walked to the counter to place my order with the friendly lady at the order counter. I ordered a blueberry matcha and a prosciutto with arugula and fig jam. I looked around to see where I could grab a seat but only found a seat at the counter bar area. I went to sit down and shortly after my matcha was ready. Their menu said they buy their matcha from Japan so you know you are getting quality matcha. It was delicious. About 7 minutes later my sandwich was ready and a nice gentleman brought it to me. I was pleasantly surprised after my first bite. The bread tasted like it was made in house and super soft and fresh. All of the indents paired really well together and tasted so good. The fig jam gave the sandwich a little sweetness but not overly sweet. I will definitely come back and try other items from their menu when I'm in the area.

    Microwave Tater Tot burrito for $20!

    Ive only been here once so take that as it is. Ordered a Machata burrito and a mocha. When I was reading the menu, I noticed all their breakfast burritos had tater tots. A yellow flag went off in my head, as that is prime, cheap filler material. As I waited for my food, I noticed 2 separate tables that were emptied, both had food that was %75 uneaten... not a good sign. One had a chorizo burrito that had 3 bites and the rest remaining, the other had 3 pancakes with only half of 1 eaten. Once I got my burrito and looked inside, I realized that the burrito should have been named the Tater Tot burrito. %80 microwaved tater tots. See pic, no joke. This cost $20 with tax and tips? Wholesale you can buy a 2lb bag of frozen taters for $1.95. Way to make a profit!! Shareholders will be happy. Check out the generous egg portions too (sarcasm). They took 1 egg and flattened it to a ultra-thin layer you can barely telll its there. Overall the worst food value Ive seen in a long time. Very dry also. The mocha was good, so I'll avoid the 1 star rating. Go here for drinks, not for food... but then again the drinks you can get at the Whole Foods barista next door for $2 less. Trendy place with nice decor that young TicTokers will rave about. If you like wasting money, join them and keep this place afloat with your hard earned dollars.

    Where's the bacon and egg or who ordered the tater burrito

    Clean, warm, and cozy space. The baked goods are well presented and inviting. So why 1 star? Opening a restaurant in Los Angeles isn't easy--but doing it without a properly dialed-in kitchen is even harder. Add a poorly executed menu, and the results show. Take a look at my photo of the breakfast burrito: missing bacon and egg. I opened what was supposed to be a bacon burrito to add salsa (which, to be fair, was very good) and found lazily prepared fillings and what tasted like leftover bacon from the day before. I'm being tough because of the location--7th and Grand is prime real estate. Being busy wiping tables doesn't justify 4-5 star reviews if the food isn't there. This place needs someone to step in and help with the kitchen and flavor profiles, because right now they're just not working. Good luck--I'll be back, and I hope it improves.

    Kristine H.

    Breakfast burrito was delicious. Homey latte was good, if you're not a fan of too sweet, ask for less sweetener.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a spacious and trendy cafe place, high ceilings and comfortable seats, good place for quick bites Service: the cashier was nice and efficient, but either their manager or owner seems rude, when I found rotten leaves in their food and brought to his attention as a courtesy after I'm done eating and about to leave, he kept denying and saying it's not rotten, well you can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep, overall it would have been a four star place, but one star off for ingredients not fresh, and another star off for the unprofessional attitude Food: plenty choices for breakfast and lunch, also there's pasty and coffee menu Grilled Pastrami Sandwich on Sourdough - ** Black Navel Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sourdough, side of arugula salad, the pastrami meat was tasty although a bit salty, the lettuce was't fresh, so disappointing, obviously rotten from photos Price: moderate portions and slightly overpriced for the food quality, although it's understandable for downtown location

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    Justin A.

    Decided to give this cafe a visit after walking past it multiple times. Decided to order their machaca breakfast burrito and it was so freakin good. Lots of meat, melted cheese, and crispy tator tots inside. Comes with a side of delicious salsa. Service was excellent and loved the decor and vibe inside the restaurant. Pro tip: Sit by the window if you love to people watch. Will definitely come back!

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    Amy M.

    Cute, bright, and airy cafe serving breakfast and lunch. The bacon breakfast burrito was tasty. Cashier was friendly. She told me a few things people liked such as mortadella sandwich & other items. Great addition to Downtown; if you come on a Saturday, make sure to go stop by the mini South Park farmers market down the street. The only thing I can think of is the seating could be more comfortable, like maybe add cushions? I like the music playing in the background which wasn't too loud.

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    5 months ago

    Great food clean friendly and fresh and clean ingredients. I would for sure come back to have the Bulgogi bowl was fresh and delicious .

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    5 months ago

    Love this place great drinks, food and service, I get a cordato which is always at the perfect temp...this a much needed addition to DTLA

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    Thank you so much, Tony! We appreciate the compliments!

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    5 months ago

    The food here is really good and fresh! The staff are amazing and Friendly as well. Would definitely recommend!!! 10/10

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    1 year ago

    What a great find! Well lit, clean space. We liked the tomato and burrata toast, as well as the latte drinks. Will definitely be back.

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    1 year ago

    I LOVE LOVE SANDCOUCH. Great service quality meals, so happy they are in the neighborhood. Milf approved !!

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    1 year ago

    This spot has quickly become a new neighborhood favorite. I highly recommend the aroma bagel sandwich (and add tomato jam).

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    1 year ago

    Overcooked eggs and pancakes. How do you mess up pancakes?! My spouse said it was like a child cooked his breakfast.

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    7 months ago

    Food was fantastic. Staff were very friendly. Ambiance is very friendly and warm. I would recommend food here 100% it's amazing.

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    5 months ago

    coffee's amazing, fast wifi and really spacious! good for remote work. their food is really good too, recommend the breakfast burrito

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food, excellent service, variety of menu and relaxing atmosphere. The best in town. We will definitely return.

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    Thank you for the compliments, Peter! We hope to see you back soon!

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    delicious food, incredible staff, and great ambiance. perfect cafe to lock in and get some work done.

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    Excellent coffee drinks and food! Place is clean and well lit. Very friendly service and place is buzzing.

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    Perfect location and easy to find. Food was so delicious and you can tell that ingredients are fresh organic !100% recommend this place.

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    Ask the Community - Sandcouch Cafe

    Is there parking for customer?

    Unfortunately downtown LA does not have very many parking options for businesses...however there are public parking areas all over the area

    Are there vegan options?

    I am so sorry but we do not have the option for Vegan.

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    Rok Coffee and Tea

    Rok Coffee and Tea

    4.4
    (850 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Love it here by far my go to pick me up spot !! atmosphere…read moreis 10/10 super chill vibes good music amazing staff super friendly and kind and very informative on ingredients for each item served Shout out to Matt !!

    This place is incredibly trendy, even compared to other trendy coffee shops in K-Town and around…read moreLA. I arrived to find a long line outside, but they move things along quickly. It took about 20 minutes to order, but the drinks were ready in under 5 minutes. They have a great system in place. The cashier was friendly and helpful. I knew what I wanted, but my wife doesn't like overly sweet coffee. I was going to order the Black Sesame Latte, but the cashier consulted with a barista, who said it would be too sweet. They recommended the Coconut Matcha unsweetened instead, which I got for her, even though she usually doesn't like coconut. I didn't want to come home empty-handed! I ordered the Matcha Duo ($6.95) for myself, and it was perfect - a nice matcha flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely get it again. For my wife, I got the Coconut Matcha Latte ($6.95), as suggested by the staff. I love how they layer the matcha and coconut, but be sure to take a picture quickly, as it mixes easily. If you like taking pictures of your drinks, I recommend having a friend or partner grab a table beforehand, as there aren't many good spots for photos. Rok is definitely a place I'll return to explore more of their menu. I'd like to try going there earlier in the morning to beat the lines or order ahead.

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    Kokoro No Coffee

    Kokoro No Coffee

    5.0
    (17 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    What an absolute treat in the Japan Town area! Not too far from the center, just a short walk away…read moreis Kokoro No Coffee- a pop-up coffee shop at Aloha Cafe. I stumbled across their Yelp page when I was visiting from out of town and checked the Instagram for their hours on a Saturday afternoon and was happy to see they were open! I am a sucker for pop-up coffee shop/cart concepts so I had to check it out. The pop-up is easy to find, it's outside facing into the parking lot, and they had a cute A-frame sign out by the street side. There was no line, and I ordered and sat down at one of the tables out front. The service was so warm, and I believe the shop is owned and operated by one man on his own! He was an absolute delight to meet, and he brought my matcha latte to me at the table when it was prepared. He suggested I get the cream top on it, and boy was that the perfect recommendation. I would say I'm a little bit of a matcha fiend... I think I got a matcha latte at 3 different places this day... and this one far surpassed the others. I think it was one of the best matcha lattes I have ever drank to-date. It was perfectly green, the matcha quality was phenomenal, both taste and look-wise. The texture was just right, perfectly creamy with barely any grittiness. The cream top only added to the drink, and didn't take away from the matcha flavor at all, which I feel like has happened at other places for me. I'm dreaming of this matcha latte days later, and need to go back to Kokoro No Coffee as soon as I am in town again. This was a spectacular find, and I hope this spot gets all the love it deserves! There is truly nothing like a great business ran by a great person and you can tell there's so much intention put into this concept. Highly, highly recommend and I could not sing praises more!

    Got there at 9am and ordered drinks. Friendly service and delicious coffee beans. Great pop up…read morespot to support located at Aloha Cafe in little Tokyo! I could see some outdoor sitting option to wait or enjoy coffee being helpful, yet currently it is only take out with paper and plastic cups available.

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    Maru Coffee

    Maru Coffee

    4.3
    (718 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Got princess parking right in front around 1:30 pm on a Tuesday so I can't say much for how it…read moreusually is at any other time. It was pretty busy for late afternoon but I took it as a good sign. My sister has been a bunch of times before and really wanted me to try their cream top but I don't drink coffee and they apparently stopped allowing modifications to their drinks so you can no longer add the cream top to the matcha latte. She got the cream top coffee and I got the matcha latte so I could sip the top of hers and drink mine and it was honestly so so good. I have no idea how they make their cream top but it's unlike any other I've tried. The matcha itself was also very smooth and great quality. Both drinks came out to just $13.50 total, which is amazing. Would come again!

    The matcha latte is superb-5 stars The service is fine, it's…read morecrowded but the line out the door went pretty quick. 4 stars The ambiance needs improvement. I get the Japandi minimalist design aesthetic but a lot of people would love to just sit down and drink their spendy beverage and there's just not enough seats for all the customers. I would suggest adding more benches along the North wall which is an entirely usable space as well as adding another counter along the window with barstools. For this, I have to give the ambiance 2 stars. I'd still come back for the exceptional matcha latte though!

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